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Boughton and Courtenay

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About

Boughton and Courtenay ward is a large, predominantly rural area in the northern part of the Swale district. It encompasses several villages and hamlets, including the main settlements of Boughton-under-Blean, Dunkirk, and Hernhill. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land, orchards, and pockets of woodland, with a network of narrow country lanes connecting the communities. The ward lies south of the A2 road, which historically served as a major route to Canterbury.

The area is part of the North Downs, with the ancient trackway of the Pilgrims' Way passing through. Local landmarks include the historic church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Boughton-under-Blean. Economic activity is largely based on farming and horticulture, with some commuter populations using the road and rail links to nearby towns. The Blean Woods, a significant area of ancient woodland, forms part of the ward's southern boundary.

Area overview

On average Boughton and Courtenay has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boughton and Courtenay is £59,933 per year. There are 5 schools in Boughton and Courtenay: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boughton and Courtenay is home to around 5,799 people, with a population density of about 90.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boughton and Courtenay Population
5,799
Population density
90.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.42(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-4%)
Other theft
5.35(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.17(-55%)
Vehicle crime
4.66(+23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,359
92.43%
Other White
191
3.29%
Irish
38
0.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.47%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
24
0.41%
Total population: 5,798

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,690
34.9%
No qualifications
848
17.51%
Level 3 (A level)
811
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
618
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
462
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 4,842

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,053
43.69%
Owns with a mortgage
764
31.7%
Other social rented
238
9.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
227
9.42%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.9%
Total households: 2,410

Property prices in Boughton and Courtenay

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Boughton and Courtenay area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boughton and Courtenay in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boughton and Courtenay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£512,500
Flats4£222,922
Semi-Detached25£335,000
Terraced17£280,000

10 years median price trend in Boughton and Courtenay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boughton and Courtenay.

All postcodes in Boughton and Courtenay

ME139UB

Staple Street

ME130DZ

Nursery Lane

ME130NH

Ashford Road

ME139DU

Seasalter Road

ME139EQ

Waterham Road

ME139FS

The Old School Field

ME139HN

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139LZ

Brenley Lane

ME139PE

South Street

ME139TQ

Horselees Road

ME130LX

Lees Court Road

ME139BN

George Lane

ME139EA

Vinson Close

ME139DP

Sandbanks Lane

ME139EL

Thanet Way

ME139FB

Orchard Gate

ME139FH

Hop Pickers Close

ME139FT

Head Hill Road

ME139QD

Selling Road

ME139SD

Stone Stile Road

ME139DJ

Sandbanks Lane

ME139HX

Cherrywood

ME139JP

Kemsdale Road

ME139RE

Gushmere

ME139UF

Brickfield Lane

ME130LZ

West View

ME139EP

Dargate Road

ME139EX

Post Office Cottages

ME139TR

Berkeley Close

ME139UL

Weatherall Close

CT29LG

Courtenay Road

ME130LL

Ashford Road

ME139BL

The Street

ME139HY

Staple Street Road

ME139JD

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139LY

Brenley Lane

ME139QY

Hogbens Hill

ME139QZ

The Square

ME139EB

All Saints View

ME139FA

Highstreet Road

ME139QN

Owens Court Cottage

CT29LA

Denstroude Lane

ME130LN

North Street

ME130LT

Ashford Road

ME139EJ

Highstreet Road

ME139HZ

Staple Street

ME139LN

Gate Hill

ME139NR

South Street

ME139TD

Wheatsheaf Close

ME139TJ

Staple Street Road

ME138UR

Graveney Road

ME139AH

Bull Lane

ME139JN

Kays Lane

ME139SR

Nine Ash Lane

ME139TT

Selling Road

CT29LE

Holly Hill Road

ME139AA

Stockers Hill

ME139GD

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139LB

Crockham Lane

ME139AF

Poplar View

ME139BT

Goosefields

ME139DL

Sandbanks Lane

ME139JE

Plumpudding Lane

ME139DS

Broom Street

ME139PX

Crouch Lane

ME139RF

Selling Road

ME139RH

Gushmere

ME139DZ

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139DF

Seasalter Road

ME139EG

Waterham Road

ME139JA

Kemsdale Road

ME139LW

Gate Hill

ME139NA

South Street

ME139PR

Newhouse Lane

ME139RD

Vicarage Lane

ME139TE

Horselees Road

ME139TY

Staple Street

ME139AP

The Street

ME139BA

The Street

ME139BG

The Street

ME139FE

Staple Street

ME139JH

Waterham Road

ME139PH

Winterbourne

ME130LP

North Street

ME139AE

Bushey Close

ME139QH

Selling Road

ME139RY

Perry Wood

ME130DL

Ashford Road

ME139AD

The Street

ME139JX

Church Hill

ME139RA

Sycamore Cottages

ME139SP

Thanet Way

ME130LG

Morgan Kirby Gardens

ME130NJ

Ashford Road

ME139NJ

North Lane

ME139NN

North Lane

ME139RT

Perry Wood

ME139TU

Crockham Lane

ME130LS

North Street

ME138UP

Graveney Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.